Lisbon LGBTQ+ History Tour — audio tour in Lisbon


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  • Price ~$15
  • Duration ~210 min
  • Languages EN

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An essential and deeply researched tour that uncovers the hidden stories of Lisbon's LGBTQ+ community, blending historical struggle with modern celebration.

Starting in the leafy enclave of Príncipe Real, this tour takes you on an extensive journey through Lisbon’s queer heritage. It’s a rare example of a tour that doesn’t just stick to the main sights, but instead uses the city’s geography to tell the story of a community that was often forced into the shadows.

The narrative spans centuries, covering the impact of the Inquisition, the censorship during the Estado Novo dictatorship, and the vibrant liberation that followed the Carnation Revolution. You’ll learn about iconic figures like poet António Botto and the avant-garde sculptor Ana de Gonta Colaço, whose lives and works challenged the norms of their time.

Because this is a self-guided version of a highly-regarded expert tour, you get the depth of academic research with the flexibility of a solo walk. It’s a long tour, but it’s broken up into sections that allow for plenty of coffee breaks in the queer-friendly cafes of Bairro Alto.

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